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The drive for a data-driven global subsidiary services
This year, nine out of ten of the most valuable companies in the world are data companies or firms whose business model is heavily dependent on data.
7 December 2020
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Technology and AI
Subsidiaries
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The Future of Black Governance Professionals
On Thursday, 3 December, we hosted the virtual event 'The Future of Black Governance Professionals' to bring awareness of the Black Governance Professionals Network (BGPN)
30 November 2020
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Boardroom Dynamics
Diversity, equity and inclusion
Professional development
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Board evaluation in the post-pandemic world – technology to the rescue?
At the recent Governance beyond the pandemic virtual summit, we discussed the pandemic and its impact upon the governance landscape.
24 November 2020
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Board Evaluation
Technology and AI
Company secretarial practice
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Codes of conduct
Colleen Theron, CEO of Ardea International, discusses the value and impact of supplier codes of conduct in the context of a white paper just published.
19 November 2020
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Company secretarial practice
Audit and risk
Corporate
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The Silver Fish for Unobtrusive Service
In this world of being encouraged to leverage our personal brand, we may ask ourselves, how do we find the right balance?
28 October 2020
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Careers Development
Emotional Intelligence
Professional development
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Data governance in a cloud-native world
Who governs your data? How do you know your 'customers' data is protected? And can those questions help grow your career?
19 October 2020
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Careers Development
Law, regulation and compliance
Technology and AI
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Modern Slavery Governance – a role for non-executive directors?
NEDs all bring new perspectives and experiences, and these can all contribute to a more effective Modern Slavery Governance strategy.
5 October 2020
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Diversity, equity and inclusion
Purpose and Strategy
Directors
Careers Development
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Managing your entities the right way
Time to fast track your entity management plans?
14 September 2020
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Law, regulation and compliance
Technology and AI
Audit and risk
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Bringing business ethics and social responsibility into the workplace
To ensure good business ethics and social responsibility, many companies establish an ethics management programme that aligns with their mission, vision, and values.
8 September 2020
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Ethics
ESG
Boards and committees
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We have to be the change we want in the world
These words of Mahatma Gandhi have never been more pertinent as our companies and our economy emerge from the COVID-19 crisis.
27 August 2020
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Leadership
Purpose and Strategy
Boardroom Dynamics
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ESG – does the ‘S’ include slavery?
We now look at how ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) reporting is linked to modern slavery.
11 August 2020
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ESG
Purpose and Strategy
Corporate
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The perfect board - it’s a matter of character
Whether you are a member of a company, not for profit or political board, you can have all the laws, regulations and procedures that may be found.